Oregon Wildfire Updates: Round Butte Fire at 1,200 Acres in Jefferson Co.; Hagen Fire Evacuation Levels Increase

Round Butte Fire latest: Wildfire grows to 1K+ acres as evacuation notices expand

The Round Butte Fire, a wildfire ignited Saturday afternoon west of Madras, has grown overnight, officials announced Sunday morning.

Crews Respond to Round Butte Fire

Firefighters responded to a new wildfire Saturday afternoon approximately five miles west of Madras. According to Central Oregon Fire Info: Incident 658 named the Round Butte Fire is burning in grass, brush and juniper and currently estimated at 1,200 acres. The Central Oregon Type 3 Team is in unified command with Jefferson County Fire and EMS. Oregon State Fire Marshal resources are providing structure and point protection. The Round Butte Fir…

Wildfire season brings unpredictable travel conditions across Oregon

As wildfire activity in Oregon grows, travelers are encouraged to carefully plan their routes. Fires are burning near several highways, requiring crews to close and reopen roads, and change traffic patterns with little notice, according to the Oregon Department of…

Fast moving vegetation fire sparks new evacuations in Jefferson County

Parts of Central and Eastern Oregon could see hot and windy conditions on Saturday, increasing the risk of wildfires spreading.

Round Butte fire erupts near Madras, prompting evacuations and air response

A fast-moving brush fire broke out Saturday afternoon about five miles southwest of Madras, forcing evacuations and prompting a rapid air response.

Oregon wildfire updates: Round Butte Fire at 1,200 acres in Jefferson Co.; Hagen Fire evacuation levels increase

Wildfires continue to burn across Oregon east of the Cascades on Saturday, leading to evacuations and causing unhealthy air quality for multiple counties.